Cast-Iron Prime Rib with Pan Gravy
Cast-Iron Prime Rib with Pan Gravy showcases a richly seasoned roast with a crisped exterior and juicy, tender center, finished with a velvety red wine–thyme gravy made in the same pan. The deep beef flavor pairs with aromatic onion and herbs for a classic, elegant centerpiece. Serve for holidays or a special Sunday dinner when you want a showstopping main.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cast-Iron Prime Rib with Pan Gravy, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
- 2
Rub the beef roast with sea salt and black pepper. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat; sear the roast on all sides in the hot skillet for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Turn the roast so the ribs and fat side face up.
- 3
Roast the prime rib in the preheated oven for 45 minutes; scatter the onion quarters around the roast and continue cooking until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat reads 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for rare, about 2 more hours.
- 4
Remove the roast from the skillet, wrap the meat in aluminum foil, and let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes so the juices reabsorb into the meat. Leave the onion pieces in the skillet.
- 5
Pour the drippings from the skillet into a bowl and skim off the excess grease. Return the degreased drippings to the skillet with the onion pieces, set over medium heat, and melt the butter in the drippings. Whisk the flour into the mixture to form a paste for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir the red wine into the flour paste until smooth. Mix the beef stock into the pan gravy until smooth; stir the thyme sprigs into the gravy.
- 6
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the gravy until thickened, 5 to 8 minutes. Strain the gravy, discard the onion pieces and thyme, and serve with the prime rib.
- Calories 429.19 kcal High 21%
- Protein 57.55 g Good Source 115%
- Carbohydrate 6.1 g 2%
- Total Fat 18.98 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 6.83 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 183.48 mg High 61%
- Sodium 396.96 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 0.48 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 1.41 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 64.42 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 6.5 mg Good Source 36%
- Potassium 62.8 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 49.76 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 1.74 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Cast Iron Prime Rib with Pan Gravy is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 3 hrs 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beef Stock, Black Pepper, and Chuck Roast. Each serving provides about 429.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cast-Iron Prime Rib with Pan Gravy made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Stock, Black Pepper, Chuck Roast, Coarse Sea Salt. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cast-Iron Prime Rib with Pan Gravy?
- About 3 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 429.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cast-Iron Prime Rib with Pan Gravy easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Cast-Iron Prime Rib with Pan Gravy healthy?
- Cast-Iron Prime Rib with Pan Gravy has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 429.19 calories and 57.55 g of protein, or 115% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 396.96 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.83 g (34% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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